Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
The Nativity of Mary
Besides the birth of Jesus, the Catholic Church celebrates only two other births: John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary. This is because their...
Parables
While parables may seem like simple stories, they contain a deeper meaning. They use one situation to encourage reflection about a different one. The Old...
Evolution
There are different scientific theories about the origin of man and the evolution of life on Earth. These theories are often presented as being in...
Queenship of Mary
Rooted in Sacred Scripture and professed in prayers and hymns, the Catholic Church considers the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the Queen of Heaven...
Lectio Divina
Reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture or other spiritual texts is an ancient way of praying. The practice of lectio divina dates back to...
Assumption
Unlike the other saints who’s bodies will not join their souls in Heaven until the Second Coming of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary’s body...
The 10 Commandments
The 10 Commandments form the foundation of the moral code for Catholics. They were written by God on stone tablets and given to Moses...
Vestments
At Mass, a Catholic priest is not dressed like the rest of the congregation. He is also not dressed like the ministers of most...
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a term that refers to different methods intended to achieve or postpone pregnancy. These natural and ethical methods are supported...
A Multicultural Church
The Catholic Church is made up of people of many different traditions and diverse cultures. Catholics from different countries and regions practice their...